We each have a characteristic learning style.
Many research studies, and long term observations of how people approach new learning tasks, confirm that some learning styles are more suited than others to particular methods of instruction, particular methods of assessment, particular occupations, and particular relationships with other people. Mismatches between students’ learning styles and the characteristics of people and instructional methods they engage with, can prove to be a contributing cause of learning difficulties or underachievement in classrooms.
Unlike many other learning styles assessment tools, this CD-Rom and accompanying manual attempts to characterise individuals in light of the latest findings in brain research. It examines the link between some behaviours and ways the brain processes information and explains how to construct learning episodes that utilise the styles of every student in your class. At the core of this tool is an extensive set of questionnaires for students and teachers. The result is a plot of the user’s profile, which can be saved and exported.
This is a fully featured application with many new additions for both students and teachers. New features include the ability for students to interactively understand the relationships between profiles and career paths and to compare their own profile to possible future career paths. They can also build a profile of their friends, classmates and family. They can undertake an activity that allows them to interactively select and prioritise their own personal favourite teaching strategies and can compare them to their profile.
Teachers can now assess their own teaching style and can map it against a group of students for comparison. They can import and export information on selected groups of students and teachers.
To see some of the functions of the new version of the software, please view a copy of the support documents (included with the CD-Rom) here.
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